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| fullname = Sydney Abigail Elinsky
| fullname = Sydney Abigail Elinsky<ref name="UNC"/>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|01|08}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|01|08}}
| birth_place = [[West Chester, Pennsylvania|West Chester]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States
| birth_place = [[West Chester, Pennsylvania|West Chester]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States
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'''Sydney Abigail Elinsky''' (born January 8, 1996) is an American [[association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[Orlando Pride]] in the [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]].
'''Sydney Abigail Elinsky''' (born January 8, 1996) is an American [[association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[midfielder]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Elinsky played in the youth ranks of local development side Cleveland United SC. While attending [[Rocky River High School (Ohio)|Rocky River High School]], she earned NSCAA All-American honors and was named 2013-2014 Gatorade Ohio Girls Soccer Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ohio Girls Soccer POY: Abby Elinsky |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2014/ohio-girls-soccer-poy-abby-elinsky |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en |date=February 6, 2014}}</ref> As a forward she scored a school-record 43 goals in 2013 to help the Rocky River Pirates win their first-ever state championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky Joins Illinois Soccer Program |url=https://fightingillini.com/news/2014/1/21/Abby_Elinsky_Joins_Illinois_Soccer_Program.aspx |website=University of Illinois Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
Elinsky played in the youth ranks of local development side Cleveland United SC. While attending [[Rocky River High School (Ohio)|Rocky River High School]], she earned NSCAA All-American honors and was named 2013-2014 Gatorade Ohio Girls Soccer Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ohio Girls Soccer POY: Abby Elinsky |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2014/ohio-girls-soccer-poy-abby-elinsky |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en |date=February 6, 2014}}</ref> As a forward she scored a school-record 43 goals in 2013 to help the Rocky River Pirates win their first-ever state championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky Joins Illinois Soccer Program |url=https://fightingillini.com/news/2014/1/21/Abby_Elinsky_Joins_Illinois_Soccer_Program.aspx |website=University of Illinois Athletics |date=January 21, 2014 |language=en}}</ref>


=== College ===
=== College ===
In 2014, she played at the [[University of Illinois system|University of Illinois]] in her freshman year before transferring to the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]]. As a [[North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer|Tar Heel]] she predominantly played as holding midfielder although she was noted for her versatility, sometimes playing in defense or as a forward.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tolar |first1=Alicia |title=Know Your Dash - Abby Elinsky |url=https://www.dynamotheory.com/2018/1/31/16929798/houston-dash-know-your-dash-abby-elinsky-university-of-north-carolina |website=Dynamo Theory |date=January 31, 2018}}</ref> She majored in exercise and sport science.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky - Women's Soccer |url=https://goheels.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13065 |website=University of North Carolina Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
In 2014, she played at the [[University of Illinois system|University of Illinois]] in her freshman year before transferring to the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]]. As a [[North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer|Tar Heel]] she predominantly played as holding midfielder although she was noted for her versatility, sometimes playing in defense or as a forward.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tolar |first1=Alicia |title=Know Your Dash - Abby Elinsky |url=https://www.dynamotheory.com/2018/1/31/16929798/houston-dash-know-your-dash-abby-elinsky-university-of-north-carolina |website=Dynamo Theory |date=January 31, 2018}}</ref> She majored in exercise and sport science.<ref name="UNC">{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky - Women's Soccer |url=https://goheels.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13065 |website=University of North Carolina Athletics |language=en}}</ref>


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==
Elinsky was drafted in the third round (30th overall) of the [[2018 NWSL College Draft]] by [[Houston Dash]] but was released two weeks prior to the start of the [[2018 National Women's Soccer League season|season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Three Tar Heels Selected In NWSL Draft |url=https://goheels.com/news/2018/1/18/womens-soccer-three-tar-heels-selected-in-nwsl-draft.aspx |website=University of North Carolina Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
Elinsky was drafted in the third round (30th overall) of the [[2018 NWSL College Draft]] by [[Houston Dash]] but was released two weeks prior to the start of the [[2018 National Women's Soccer League season|season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Three Tar Heels Selected In NWSL Draft |url=https://goheels.com/news/2018/1/18/womens-soccer-three-tar-heels-selected-in-nwsl-draft.aspx |website=University of North Carolina Athletics |language=en}}</ref>


In March 2018, she was signed by [[Orlando Pride]] to a National Team Replacement contract and made her professional debut on April 15, coming on as a substitute away to [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Culver |first1=Jordan |last2=USA |first2=Pro Soccer |title=Orlando Pride midfielder Abby Elinsky making most of National Team Player Replacement rule |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/nwsl/orlando-pride/os-sp-abby-elinsky-national-team-player-replacement/ |website=Pro Soccer USA |date=April 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pride Fall 2-1 in Portland |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2018/04/16/pride-fall-2-1-portland |website=www.orlandocitysc.com}}</ref>
In March 2018, she was signed by [[Orlando Pride]] to a National Team Replacement contract and made her professional debut on April 15, coming on as a substitute away to [[Portland Thorns FC|Portland Thorns]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Culver |first1=Jordan |last2=USA |first2=Pro Soccer |title=Orlando Pride midfielder Abby Elinsky making most of National Team Player Replacement rule |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/nwsl/orlando-pride/os-sp-abby-elinsky-national-team-player-replacement/ |website=Pro Soccer USA |date=April 5, 2018 |access-date=April 12, 2019 |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412163245/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/nwsl/orlando-pride/os-sp-abby-elinsky-national-team-player-replacement/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pride Fall 2-1 in Portland |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2018/04/16/pride-fall-2-1-portland |website=www.orlandocitysc.com}}</ref>


In July 2018, Elinsky joined [[Division 2 Féminine]] side [[ASPTT Albi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky : " Je suis une joueuse polyvalente " - Asptt Albi |url=http://www.asptt-albi-football.fr/accueil/videos/846-abby-elinsky-je-suis-une-joueuse-polyvalente.html |website=www.asptt-albi-football.fr}}</ref>
In July 2018, Elinsky joined French [[Division 2 Féminine]] side [[ASPTT Albi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Abby Elinsky : " Je suis une joueuse polyvalente " - Asptt Albi |url=http://www.asptt-albi-football.fr/accueil/videos/846-abby-elinsky-je-suis-une-joueuse-polyvalente.html |website=www.asptt-albi-football.fr}}</ref> She made her debut for the team on September 9, starting in a 3–1 win over [[ASPV Strasbourg Féminine|ASPV Strasbourg]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Footofeminin match report: Strasbourg Vauban 1–3 Albi |url=https://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/match.php?id=22571 |website=www.statsfootofeminin.fr}}</ref> She scored her first goal for the club on October 6 in a 2–0 win over [[Toulouse FC (women)|Toulouse]], the start of a three-game scoring streak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Footofeminin match report: Albi 2–0 Toulouse |url=https://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/match.php?id=22595 |website=www.statsfootofeminin.fr}}</ref> She scored a total of six goals in 12 appearances before leaving in December 2018.


Elinsky returned to [[Orlando Pride]] for the [[2019 Orlando Pride season|2019 season]], and was signed to the senior roster on April 10 after impressing new head coach [[Marc Skinner]] in preseason.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Citro |first1=Michael |title=Orlando Pride Announce 2019 Opening Day Roster |url=https://www.themaneland.com/2019/4/10/18305313/orlando-pride-announce-2019-opening-day-roster |website=The Mane Land |date=April 10, 2019}}</ref>
Elinsky returned to [[Orlando Pride]] for the [[2019 Orlando Pride season|2019 season]], and was signed to the senior roster on April 10 after impressing new head coach [[Marc Skinner]] in preseason.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Citro |first1=Michael |title=Orlando Pride Announce 2019 Opening Day Roster |url=https://www.themaneland.com/2019/4/10/18305313/orlando-pride-announce-2019-opening-day-roster |website=The Mane Land |date=April 10, 2019}}</ref> She was waived at the end of the [[2020 Orlando Pride season|2020 season]] and made available on the re-entry wire but was not picked up.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eight NWSL Players Available on the Re-Entry Wire |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/eight-nwsl-players-available-on-the-re-entry-wire-2 |website=www.nwslsoccer.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Racing Louisville FC Acquires Cheyna Matthews Off Re-Entry Wire |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/racing-louisville-fc-acquires-cheyna-matthews-off-re-entry-wire |website=www.nwslsoccer.com}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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== Honors ==
== Honors ==
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* [http://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/abby-elinsky NWSL player profile]
* [http://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/abby-elinsky NWSL player profile]
* [https://goheels.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13065 UNC bio]
* [https://goheels.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13065 UNC bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150210120412/http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/abby_elinsky_883547.html Illinois bio]
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Latest revision as of 03:43, 20 December 2023

Abby Elinsky
Personal information
Full name Sydney Abigail Elinsky[1]
Date of birth (1996-01-08) January 8, 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 Illinois Fighting Illini 20 (2)
2015–2017 North Carolina Tar Heels 62 (3)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Orlando Pride 2 (0)
2018 ASPTT Albi 12 (6)
2019–2020 Orlando Pride 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 29, 2020

Sydney Abigail Elinsky (born January 8, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Early life[edit]

Elinsky played in the youth ranks of local development side Cleveland United SC. While attending Rocky River High School, she earned NSCAA All-American honors and was named 2013-2014 Gatorade Ohio Girls Soccer Player of the Year.[2] As a forward she scored a school-record 43 goals in 2013 to help the Rocky River Pirates win their first-ever state championship.[3]

College[edit]

In 2014, she played at the University of Illinois in her freshman year before transferring to the University of North Carolina. As a Tar Heel she predominantly played as holding midfielder although she was noted for her versatility, sometimes playing in defense or as a forward.[4] She majored in exercise and sport science.[1]

Professional career[edit]

Elinsky was drafted in the third round (30th overall) of the 2018 NWSL College Draft by Houston Dash but was released two weeks prior to the start of the season.[5]

In March 2018, she was signed by Orlando Pride to a National Team Replacement contract and made her professional debut on April 15, coming on as a substitute away to Portland Thorns.[6][7]

In July 2018, Elinsky joined French Division 2 Féminine side ASPTT Albi.[8] She made her debut for the team on September 9, starting in a 3–1 win over ASPV Strasbourg.[9] She scored her first goal for the club on October 6 in a 2–0 win over Toulouse, the start of a three-game scoring streak.[10] She scored a total of six goals in 12 appearances before leaving in December 2018.

Elinsky returned to Orlando Pride for the 2019 season, and was signed to the senior roster on April 10 after impressing new head coach Marc Skinner in preseason.[11] She was waived at the end of the 2020 season and made available on the re-entry wire but was not picked up.[12][13]

Career statistics[edit]

College[edit]

Club Season Apps Goals
Illinois Fighting Illini 2014 20 2
North Carolina Tar Heels 2015 19 0
2016 21 1
2017 22 2
Career totals 82 5

Club[edit]

As of match played October 17, 2020.
Club Season League Playoffs Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Orlando Pride 2018 NWSL 2 0 — — 2 0
ASPTT Albi 2018–19 D2F 12 6 — — 12 6
Orlando Pride 2019 NWSL 18 0 — — 18 0
2020 — — 4[a] 0 4 0
Totals 18 0 0 0 4 0 22 0
Career totals 32 6 0 0 4 0 36 6
  1. ^ NWSL Fall Series

Honors[edit]

College[edit]

North Carolina Tar Heels

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Abby Elinsky - Women's Soccer". University of North Carolina Athletics.
  2. ^ "Ohio Girls Soccer POY: Abby Elinsky". USA TODAY High School Sports. February 6, 2014.
  3. ^ "Abby Elinsky Joins Illinois Soccer Program". University of Illinois Athletics. January 21, 2014.
  4. ^ Tolar, Alicia (January 31, 2018). "Know Your Dash - Abby Elinsky". Dynamo Theory.
  5. ^ "Three Tar Heels Selected In NWSL Draft". University of North Carolina Athletics.
  6. ^ Culver, Jordan; USA, Pro Soccer (April 5, 2018). "Orlando Pride midfielder Abby Elinsky making most of National Team Player Replacement rule". Pro Soccer USA. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  7. ^ "Pride Fall 2-1 in Portland". www.orlandocitysc.com.
  8. ^ "Abby Elinsky : " Je suis une joueuse polyvalente " - Asptt Albi". www.asptt-albi-football.fr.
  9. ^ "Footofeminin match report: Strasbourg Vauban 1–3 Albi". www.statsfootofeminin.fr.
  10. ^ "Footofeminin match report: Albi 2–0 Toulouse". www.statsfootofeminin.fr.
  11. ^ Citro, Michael (April 10, 2019). "Orlando Pride Announce 2019 Opening Day Roster". The Mane Land.
  12. ^ "Eight NWSL Players Available on the Re-Entry Wire". www.nwslsoccer.com.
  13. ^ "Racing Louisville FC Acquires Cheyna Matthews Off Re-Entry Wire". www.nwslsoccer.com.

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